Hillbrow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A museum with a dome and a red roof.

Stay near popular Hillbrow attractions

Hillbrow Telkom Tower

8.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Hillbrow Telkom Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Activities

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

NZ$88
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$72
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

NZ$202
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Visit Nelson Mandela's house

History Bicycle Tour of Soweto

NZ$74
per adult
History Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

NZ$98
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

NZ$88
per adult
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Hillbrow Hotel Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$283 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$283
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$237 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$237
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Lovely breakfast and super helpful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$419 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$419
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$125 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$125
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"This hotel was a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms and amenities. I liked the shuttle from the airport although had wait awhile for it at night and had an airport guard stay with me in darker shuttle area. I liked the restaurant for an evening meal and a free buffet breakfast that was very bountiful ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$166 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$166
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$205 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$205
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Airport shuttle is free and very convenient. My cinnamon roll at breakfast was hard as a rock. Oh well. All else good."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Our guide on where to stay in Hillbrow

Find the best Hillbrow areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hillbrow
Learn more about Hillbrow
A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

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